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Washington Mystics wing Alysha Clark runs with her palms facing the sky during a game against the Connecticut Sun at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘She’s everywhere’: Inside the elite defense of Alysha Clark

By Jenn Hatfield / July 12, 2022

On a Mystics team with several all-WNBA defenders, Clark is ‘head of our snake’

Chicago Sky forward/center Candace Parker walks up the court while flashing the "three" symbol with both hands. Sky wing Kahleah Copper walks up confidently behind her, and Las Vegas Aces players walk away from them towards the bench for a huddle.

Daily Briefing — July 12, 2022: Second-half predictions from The Next staff

By Em Adler / July 12, 2022

It’s always Han Xu O’Clock somewhere

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Locked on Women’s Basketball: Sylvia Fowles, Sue Bird, hits and misses from the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game

By The Next / July 11, 2022

Howard and James break down the hits and misses from the All-Star Game

Seattle Storm big wing Breanna Stewart leans back with the ball high above her head as she begins to shoot a fadeaway jumper, while New York Liberty big Natasha Howard leans toward her with an arm outstretched to try to block the shot.

The Next’s 2022 WNBA midseason awards

By Em Adler / July 11, 2022

Stewart, Wilson in tight MVP race; Howard leads ROY pack

Sights and sounds from the 2022 WNBA All-Star weekend

By James Kay / July 11, 2022

Inside what worked, what didn’t in Chicago

Team Wilson point guard Kelsey Plum, mid-air, releases a three off her fingertips in the All-Star game

Daily Briefing — July 11, 2022: Let’s watch some All-Star game highlights

By Em Adler / July 11, 2022

Messaging, accessibility missteps alongside greatness on the court

Los Angeles Sparks guards Jordin Canada (21) and Lexie Brown (4) stand next to each other during a game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on May 14, 2022. (Photo credit: Chris Poss)

Los Angeles Sparks optimistic heading into the All-Star break

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / July 9, 2022

After a rough start to the season, the Sparks have seemingly turned things around

New York head coach Sandy Brondello stands in front of the Liberty bench while looking out towards the court

Sights and sounds from Sandy Brondello’s return to Phoenix

By Hayden Cilley / July 9, 2022

Guess who’s back, back again? Sandy’s back in Phoenix

Atlanta Dream center Kia Vaughn (7) shoots against Washington Mystics forward Elizabeth Williams (1) during a game at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2022. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra)

‘The ultimate pro’: Inside Kia Vaughn’s prolific, beloved 14-year career

By Gabriella Lewis / July 9, 2022

‘It’s a big, big possibility that this is my last go-around’

Thumbnail for Missy Heidrick and Gabriella Lewis discussing the Atlanta Dream at the 2022 WNBA All-Star break

Locked on Women’s Basketball: The Dream at the All-Star break

By The Next / July 8, 2022

Missy is joined by Gabriella Lewis to dive into all things Dream, including the surprising start, defensive presence and changing the culture